Well, at least it gives us something trivial to talk about, unlike his beloved “stop n’ frisk program,” which could be more aptly called his “stop n’ frisk n’ arrest n’ imprison young black and Hispanic dudes” program, and which, sadly, is far less trivial. Amidst all the babble, what is saddest to hear are…
“It’s Getting Better All the Time,” says NPR
Well, except for grapefruit, bread, and peppers, according to this look at America’s grocery basket. If only we could legalize pot, maybe people would shut up and enjoy. But I guess I’m wishing for the moon on that one. Via Andrew Sullivan.
A note to JC Penny, aka “JCP”
Guys— Your assumption, that Mary Wells singing “My Guy” (summer ad) is in any way comparable to Billie Holiday singing “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” (winter ad), is erroneous. But any Billie in prime time, ever, is huge. So, thanks. Static “video” of Billie posted by “purple0accident,” follows. Track down Mary on…
Pseudo New Yorker
Legal humor here. “Faster? Faster? Dude, you’re talking to a damn hobby horse.” “I don’t want to wear a ribbon. The whole thing is too faggy already.” “Don’t look at me, dude. Look at those stands. This isn’t working.” “Where’s the fucking Humane Society? Where’s the fucking ASPCA? Where’s fucking PETA? Those assholes are all…
Leon Panetta, laughing at life, and death (but the New York Times doesn’t think it’s funny)
Obviously, I should keep better records. Yesterday, the New York Times ran an article by Alissa J. Rubin on Defense Secretary’s current trip to Afghanistan, commenting, among other things, on the difficulties the U.S. encounters in both that country and neighboring Pakistan, due in large part to our persistent habit of murdering large numbers of…
The Revolting Realists
Last week the New York Times ran an article with the headline “Some G.O.P. Foreign Policy Experts Are Tepid on Romney,” pointing out that aging stalwarts Henry Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft, and Colin Powell have not been falling all over themselves to endorse the Mitt-Man. And Kissinger himself, always the voice of calculation if not reason,…
What Would Romney Do?
Increasingly, it looks like we’re going to find out. Europe continues to kick the can down the road, and kick us along with it. As for the U.S., there seems to be zero enthusiasm for an aggressive policy to stimulate economic growth. Republicans want the economy to get worse, the President says that, when times…
Alan Vanneman, provocative and promising
Over at Slate, David Plotz announces that “America Needs More Scientists and Engineers” and says that he and Slate are encouraging Slate readers to submit ideas on how to accomplish that goal, promising to publish the “most provocative and promising” ideas submitted. Well, I don’t know about the provocative part, but here’s the most promising—in…
Berklee Wayne Shorter ensemble—“Brilliant Corners”
Tenor sax, Barclay Moffit; Trombone, Elad Cohen; Piano, Eitan Kenner, Guitar, Tommy Holladay; Bass, Jared Henderson; Drums, Dor Herskovits. Posted by dorshkovits
Pseudo New Yorker
Legal humor here. “This is a very Cro-Magnon ambience.” “No, I’m not hinting. But I guess I am suggesting.” “He says he loves Grey Goose, as long as it comes in a bottle.” “Polygamy, polyandry. Aren’t these just words?” “But whenever I need a mammoth killed, I’ll definitely be thinking of you.” “Apparently, there’s a…